adj

caked

kaykt

Caked (adj) means Covered with a thick, hardened layer of something. Example: “His boots were caked with dried mud after the hike.”

adj

Covered with a thick, hardened layer of something.

"His boots were caked with dried mud after the hike."

"Her makeup looked caked on by the end of the long day."

How to use caked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCoated in a thick layer of a substance that has dried and hardened onto the surface.

Common pairings

caked in mud caked with dirt caked on makeup

Word forms

more caked comparative, most caked superlative

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Rhymes for caked

naked baked raked peaked leaked soaked staked flaked tweaked cloaked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “caked” mean?

The word “caked” means covered with a thick, hardened layer of something. In plain terms, coated in a thick layer of a substance that has dried and hardened onto the surface.

How do you pronounce “caked”?

“Caked” is pronounced kaykt (/keɪkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “caked” in a sentence?

Here is “caked” used in a sentence: “His boots were caked with dried mud after the hike.”

What part of speech is “caked”?

“Caked” is an adjective.